Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Able to draw upon support from the firm’s global network, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is a key contact for broker-dealers, financial institutions, and trading enterprises on cryptocurrency, blockchain, IP, and technology matters. The practice, which is lauded for its ‘excellent knowledge’, is also geared to handle data privacy, M&A, IPOs, outsourcing, and regulatory approvals. In Washington DC, Cory Barry is well-equipped to advise issuers, underwriters, and borrowers in securitization and structured finance transactions. New York-based Kristin Lee is experienced before various federal and state financial regulatory agencies, while in Los Angeles, John Filippone advises on hostile takeovers, proxy contests, public offerings, and private placements. Other key team members include Philadelphia-based Christine Lombardo, who is a strong choice for broker-dealers, private fund managers, and retail asset managers on security regulation matters.